November 8, 2023
UW ECE students in the Professional Master’s Program learn how to pack powerful technology into tiny electronic devices
Article by Wayne Gillam, photos and video by Ryan Hoover | UW ECE News Our days are filled with electronic devices that we depend on to perform tasks and stay connected with one another. Whether it’s the computers we use at work, our smartphones, or personal assistants such as Siri or Alexa, these gadgets have…
November 2, 2023
UW ECE hosts WomXn at the Forefront of ECE Research (WAFER), a day-long event
By Wayne Gillam | UW ECE News On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the University of Washington Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering will host WomXn at the Forefront of ECE Research (WAFER), a day-long event held in the Department once every two years. WAFER showcases research by women and nonbinary people in electrical and computer engineering…
October 18, 2023
Margot Adam — studying public policy to improve renewable energy production, distribution and access
By Wayne Gillam | UW ECE News Much of the dialogue surrounding renewable energy today is about how to efficiently produce more of it through devices such as solar panels, wind turbines and even nuclear reactors. But not as much public attention has been directed toward the economics, policies and regulations surrounding sustainable energy systems….
October 10, 2023
UW ECE is hiring!
The University of Washington Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (UW ECE), located in Seattle, Washington, is proud to announce we are inviting applications for multiple faculty tenure track and non-tenure track positions. We are hiring in all areas of electrical and computer engineering, including integrated circuits and systems, computer engineering, control systems and robotics,…
September 27, 2023
A new kind of chip for quantum technology
By Wayne Gillam | UW ECE News Today, we are living in the midst of a race to develop a quantum computer, one that could be used for practical applications. This device, built on the principles of quantum mechanics, holds the potential to perform computing tasks far beyond the capabilities of today’s fastest supercomputers. Quantum…
September 13, 2023
Akshay Gadre — developing long-range wireless networks for earth, space and underwater
By Wayne Gillam | UW ECE News Most of us are familiar with wireless technology because we use it every day to bring our smartphones, laptop computers, and other mobile devices online. The wireless-enabled Internet of Things is also weaving itself into ordinary life through a wide range of devices, including smart televisions, smart appliances,…
August 18, 2023
UW ECE and the CHIPS and Science Act
By Wayne Gillam | UW ECE News Semiconductor devices, such as integrated circuits or microchips, have become a necessity for modern life. Long considered to be the brains of modern electronics, these tiny chips can be found in almost every electronic device in use today. And their impact is vast, supporting every sector of the…
July 27, 2023
Sajjad Moazeni receives Google Research Scholar Program award to develop faster computer networks for AI and machine learning in the cloud
By Wayne Gillam | UW ECE News Over the last few years, the world has seen great advances in computing power as evidenced by popular artificial intelligence and machine learning applications such as Uber, Siri, and most recently, ChatGPT. At the same time, these types of applications and the large numbers of devices that use…
July 18, 2023
Reimagining optics for smartphone cameras and other devices
By Wayne Gillam | UW ECE News Our smartphone cameras have become a staple of modern life. Each day, millions of photos and videos are captured with smartphones as people snap pictures and record videos of loved ones and memorable moments, such as playing with a favorite pet, appreciating a dramatic city skyline, or enjoying…
July 6, 2023
Congratulations to 2023 UW ECE Awards recipients!
Article by UW ECE staff, photos by Ryan Hoover Every year, UW ECE holds an awards ceremony that honors students, faculty and staff for their outstanding contributions to the Department. This year, the UW ECE Awards event was held at the end of spring quarter in the Paul G. Allen Center Atrium. The event was…
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